Deadly Shooting Aboard A British Nuclear Submarine

The incident is reported to have taken place in Southampton docks close to where nuclear-powered submarine HMS Astute is berthed.

Officer Shot Dead And Another Is Fighting For Life After Sailor Opens Fire As Mayor Visits Nuclear Sub HMS Astute -- The Daily Mail

Mayor and Southampton City Council chief exec on board during shooting
Royal Navy serviceman arrested for shooting of two colleagues

An officer was killed and another is fighting for his life after a shooting spree by a sailor on board the Royal Navy's flagship nuclear submarine.

Police arrested an armed sentry after the incident today on the HMS Astute in Southampton docks as guards were changed over at midday.

The shooting occurred as local dignitaries, including the city's mayor and council chief executive were touring the £1.2 billion boat, which had docked on Wednesday after 46 days at sea.

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More News On the Shooting Aboard The HMS Astute

One killed in HMS Astute nuclear submarine shooting -- BBC
Man arrested over fatal shooting on nuclear submarine -- The Guardian
Aftermath of nuclear submarine shooting in Southampton (Video) -- The Telegraph
Navy man held after submarine death -- Press Association
One dead in shooting on British submarine -- AFP
Man held after shooting onboard UK submarine -- Reuters
Man Killed In Shooting On UK Nuclear Sub -- SKY News
Shooting aboard British sub kills 1 -- CNN
Fatal Shooting Aboard British Nuclear Submarine -- FOX News

My Comment: Here is a good summary on the troubled history of the HMS Astute.